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PA Centered

PA Centered is a podcast designed to help listeners be a part of the solution to end sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. Each episode, we will take on a topic or current event to help spark conversation and break down barriers to building communities free from sexual violence. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR).

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Leading While Black

In this episode of the PA Centered podcast, we sit down with Respect Together CEO Yolanda Edrington to discuss the challenges of being a Black CEO in America.

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Combatting Human Trafficking

In this episode of the PA Centered podcast, we sit down with the Polaris Project and the YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County to discuss what human trafficking looks like, the misconceptions of it, and if it can be spotted early.

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RCC/CAC Collaborative Mentorship Project

In this episode, Jaime, the Children’s Advocacy Coordinator at PCAR, meets with the folks from the RCC/CAC (Rape Crisis Center/ Children’s Advocacy Center) Collaborative Mentorship Project, a project created to support centers that want to build better collaboration between the agencies in their communities. https://www.familysupportline.org/ https://delcovictimassistance.org/…

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Resilient Voices – Beth Docherty

On this episode, we meet with Beth Docherty, a sexual assault survivor, and Suzanne Estrella, the Commonwealth Victim Advocate, at the Office of Victim Advocate. Beth will share her story and then we will dive into the details of storytelling as a path to healing for survivors. Be advised: This episode deals with details of a sexual assault. If that makes you uncomfortable, you may want to skip…

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Episode 34: Trans Cultural Humility: Beyond the Basics

This episode we are joined by PCAR NSVRC staff who share with us their experiences training on trans cultural humility and how we can be part of the solution to end transphobia. Learn More: Pronouns: A Guide from GLSEN Gender Unicorn - TSER A Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth – The Trevor Project Transgender Inclusion in the Workplace: Recommended Policies and Practices…

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Cost of Conflict: The Risks of Trafficking among Refugees and Forcibly Displaced Communities

In this episode we explore the difference of “human trafficking” and “smuggling” as well as dive into how instability leads to human trafficking conditions. For more information, please contact Zozan Kucukaydin: zkucukaydin@pcar-respecttogether.org

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SPARCing Conversations | Stalking Part 2

Today, we sit down with Julia Holtemeyer from SPARC to take a deeper dive into Stalking behaviors, definitions, and family/friend tips for survivors of stalking. SPARC (Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center) is a federally funded project providing education and resources about the crime of stalking. SPARC aims to enhance the response to stalking by educating the professionals tasked…

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Stalking Part 1

In this episode, we're joined by Jaime Cypher, PCAR's Children's Advocacy Coordinator, to discuss stalking. Listen along as Jaime discusses what stalking is, shares a recent experience of stalking after an event, and how bystanders can help and support when we see stalking happen. https://www.stopstalkingus.com/ https://defendyourself.org/ https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-brochure/…

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What is a Doula? With Marli Mayon

This episode we are joined by Marli Mayon, Training Projects Coordinator at PCAR, to learn about doulas. Marli tells us what doulas are, the different types of doulas, and how they can provide a trauma informed approach to the birthing experience. Marli also discusses the connect between doulas, reproductive justice, and the sexual violence movement. DONA International -- https://www.dona.org/ and…

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The Connection Between Reproductive Justice and Sexual Violence

This episode we are joined by Marli Mayon, Training Projects Coordinator at PCAR. Marli discusses the history of reproductive justice, how it connects to the sexual violence movement, and ways people can promote and handle pushback about reproductive justice. Marli also provides listeners with resources to learn more. Show Notes Sister Song -- https://www.sistersong.net/ Killing the Black Body by…

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